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Dean EAB Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar - Natural
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Brand | Dean Guitars |
Color | Satin Natural |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6 x 18 x 51 inches |
Top Material Type | Spruce |
Back Material Type | Mahogany |
Instrument | Guitar |
Item Weight | 7.8 Pounds |
Operation Mode | Electric |
Number of Strings | 4 |
About this item
- 34-inch mahogany neck with rosewood fretboard and pearl dot inlays
- Dean passive preamp with volume and treble controls
- Celluloid rosette and body binding
- Diecast Dean tuners
- Mahogany body with Spruce top
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Value for money | — | 4.3 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Craftsmanship | — | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
For beginners | — | 3.9 | 4.5 | — | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Sold By | Total Music Source | VirVentures | Ktaxon | Hour Loop | BestChoiceproducts | BestChoiceproducts |
instrument | Guitar | Ukulele, Guitar | Guitar | Ukulele, Ubass | Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar | Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar |
size | — | — | — | Ubass | Full | Full |
number of strings | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
operation mode | Electric | Acoustic, Electric | Acoustic, Electric | Acoustic-Electric | Electric | Electric |
top material | Spruce | Mahogany | Basswood | Maple | — | — |
back material | Mahogany | Mahogany, Basswood | Basswood | Maple | Basswood | Basswood |
string material | — | Aquila Thunderblack | Nylon | Aquila Thunderblack® | — | — |
finish type | — | Satin | Powder Coated | Satin | Glossy Finish | Lacquered |
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Product information
Item Weight | 7.75 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 6 x 18 x 51 inches |
ASIN | B0002CZZNI |
Item model number | EAB |
Customer Reviews |
3.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #99,629 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #29 in Electro-Acoustic Bass Guitars #3,133 in Guitars (Musical Instruments) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 13, 2004 |
Back Material | Mahogany |
Body Material | Spruce |
Color Name | Satin Natural |
Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
Guitar Pickup Configuration | piezoelectric |
Top Material | Spruce |
Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
Number of Strings | 4 |
Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
Material Type | mahogany, rosewood |
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Product Description
Product Description
The Dean EAB Electric Acoustic Bass is the perfect starter bass guitar for the beginning bass player. Now you can play bass with or without an amp! This is a comfortable bass that's loud enough for jam sessions with acoustic guitar players, and has the on-board electronics to let you take it right up on stage. For home recording, an acoustic bass is absolutely perfect because you get an incredible sound and you don't have to spend time finding the sweet spot miking up a speaker cabinet. Features include a select spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and a passive piezo pickup system. Dean is really doin' it right with the Electric Acoustic Bass.
From the Manufacturer
Here's a versatile acoustic-electric bass from Dean. It's perfect for a beginner looking to enjoy some acoustic, living-room jams, but still features a Dean preamp for plugging into your favorite bass amp or recording gear. The EAB features a spruce top, mahogany body, rosewood bridge and fretboard, pearl dot inlays, and legendary Dean construction and playability, at an affordable price.
Mahogany Body With Spruce Top
The Mahogany/Spruce combo is a pretty common choice in acoustic tonewoods, whether for basses or guitars. Mahogany boasts a wide dynamic range, perfect for ampifying your nuance and still sounding good when you lay into it.
The spruce accentuates the bass and treble end of things. It also just looks great, with the deep brown mahogany contrasting the satin-finish spruce.
34-Inch Mahogany Neck
The EAB features a mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard, and classic pearl dot inlays. It boasts a rosewood bridge to match, with a contemporary "sliver" shape that's all Dean.
Celluloid Binding and Rosette
Speaking of looks, the EAB has plenty, enhanced by the celluloid rosette and body binding.
Dean Tuners
Dean diecast tuners complete the hardware ensemble, ensuring you stay in tune even when you're plugged in and rocking out.
Dean Passive Preamp
The EAB sounds great on its own, but sometimes you want to turn things up a bit (or plug into an audio interface for recording, perhaps).
The onboard Dean preamp offers basic volume and tone controls to dial in just the sound you need.
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Customers like the quality, value, appearance and performance of the stringed instruments. For example, they mention it has a great sound, it looks good and it plays well. Some are satisfied with the tuning, while others are disappointed with the sharpness. Opinions are mixed on playability and smoothness.
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Customers like the quality of the stringed instruments. They say it has amazing quality in sound and construction, it looks great, and has great tone. Some say it's a good beginner bass and is low-end affordable. Customers also mention that the bass is beautifully crafted and surprisingly well made for the cost.
"...The electronics sound good if you play it through any pedal that works as a pre-amp. I suggest a graphic equalizer...." Read more
"...The short story is that it has to do with EVERY detail. Quality of materials / construction, overall feel / play-ability, electronics, and finally..." Read more
"...Compared to other acoustic basses this thing is decently large and loud. The neck itself is smooth and straight...." Read more
"...This bass has great tone!The bass came in great packaging and perfectly clean body. Make sure to get a gig bag!..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the bass. They say it's a great buy for the price, with a nice sound and good structure. Customers also mention that the quality is affordable.
"...strap that really means nothing to someone who wants a really nice guitar for a value price...." Read more
"...It actually arrived in tune.....yes in tune. Frets are fine for this price point and so far it's pretty straight all around...." Read more
"...You look hard enough you can on anything! So it was a good price, sounds good, and met my needs for practice. I heartily recommend this!" Read more
"...This one fit the bill. It is a very good instrument for the money - good action, decent sound...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the acoustic guitar. They mention that it has a great look with the satin finish, and is a nice looking aural instrument. Some appreciate the gloss finish, saying that it looks good with no flaws. Overall, most are happy with the quality and appearance of this product.
"...The bass came in great packaging and perfectly clean body. Make sure to get a gig bag!..." Read more
"...The black still looks good in my opinion though...." Read more
"...It is a good looking piece and pretty comfortable for its size...." Read more
"...For the price, it's excellent. Firstly it has a great look with the satin finish, and I'm pleased with the quality of the components..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the guitar. They mention that it plays well, sounds great, and is functional. Some say that the electronic pickup on it is great and gets the job done. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...tension, no buzzing, still perhaps a tad high on the action, but it plays fine and sounds good...." Read more
"...The guitar plays well and sounds great, The electronic pickup on it is touchy but, who's to argue for the price...." Read more
"...Other than that, it plays well and sounds great through and amp. Worth purchasing but just know, some of the components are not top quality." Read more
"...It is much better than I expected and has held up well so far. I'm still surprised at how nice it is given the cost...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the tuning of the guitar. They mention that the tuning knobs are decent and responsive, and the guitar stays in tune. They also say that the built-in tuner is convenient and that the guitar hits all the right notes.
"...It's staying in tune and exceeds my expectations. If you're looking for an acoustic bass, decide what your expectations are...." Read more
"...The passive controls are OK as far as passive controls go. The volume is decent but the tone added a lot of typical acoustic hiss...." Read more
"...Tuning knobs seem decent and responsive and it's stays in tune just fine...." Read more
"...for the cost, and in the few months I've had it, has really not gone out of tune - which is what I figured would happen quite often because of the..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the playability of the stringed instruments. Some mention that it has great playability, comfortable, and looks good. They say it's fun to play, and perfect for practicing on your own. However, others say that the edges are like fish hooks, making it awkward to play safely.
"...Quality of materials / construction, overall feel / play-ability, electronics, and finally tone...." Read more
"...Also, the end of the frets were extremely sharp and made it almost impossible to play. Dean obviously has no quality control with this product...." Read more
"...This bass is perfect for practicing on your own or minor jam sessions...." Read more
"Guitar looked great, sounded great, but was extremely awkward to play. Since there..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the smoothness of the stringed instruments. Some mention that the neck itself is smooth and straight, with no fret buzz. However, others say that the top was uneven, cracked, and splattered with glue. The frets do not seem to be flush with the neck, and some frets are actually twisted.
"...neck is straight no fret buzz ). It's quiet, but when plugged in seems perfect for what I bought it for, which is recording...." Read more
"...The top was uneven, cracked, and splattered with glue. The electronics were floating around on the inside with sawdust...." Read more
"...It arrived intact! No bowing of the neck. Yes sharp in the frets but I don't "chain-saw' so no biggie ;-). Once tuned it was nice and audible...." Read more
"...Excellent gloss finish. No flaws. Flat neck and fingerboard. Excellent value for the price." Read more
Customers are not satisfied with the sharpness of the frets. They mention that the end of the strings were extremely sharp, making it almost impossible to play. The fret edges tended to be sharper than the average bass, and they feel that the edges are a bit jagged. Some customers also say that the fret edges were like fish hooks, much too rough to be played safely or comfortably.
"...Also, the end of the frets were extremely sharp and made it almost impossible to play. Dean obviously has no quality control with this product...." Read more
"...I can feel that the edges are a bit jagged if i run my hand along the neck. I will have to figure out something about that...." Read more
"...The fret edges tended to be sharper than the average bass.- Also, the tuners could have been tighter. Had to tighten the screws...." Read more
"...It arrived intact! No bowing of the neck. Yes sharp in the frets but I don't "chain-saw' so no biggie ;-). Once tuned it was nice and audible...." Read more
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The Bass:
For the price - The quality and sound of this bass is very good. I'm saying 'for the price' because people can't easily articulate the specific differences between a $170 dollar bass and a $600+ bass in a couple sentences. Why? It varies from manufacturer to manufacturer and it's a lot of details that are easier to see and hear, rather than describe. You'll have to research it if that's what you're trying to determine (should I spend more money?). Go check them out in person first. Most players get into some really funky non-specific descriptions... Don't listen to those. If they're not using specific details, they're not providing relevant information. Yes - it is not a top of the line bass. That does not mean it's not good, it is great for what it is. It requires more research that I'm going to get into. The short story is that it has to do with EVERY detail. Quality of materials / construction, overall feel / play-ability, electronics, and finally tone. Yes, there are differences in tone, but it's not as drastic as you may imagine. There is also an element of personal preference. Plus - tone can be 90% on the player. I've heard some guys make cheap guitars scream. The bottom line is that a more expensive bass will not make you play better or sound better.
You "may" have to make some adjustments, but it's not that big of a deal. If you've been playing for a while - it's very easy to do. Look it up online. My bass had no fret buzz straight out of the box. Don't take this review comment too seriously. It could be the guitar (needs minor adjustments) or it could be the player.
Worst case scenario if you run into fret buzz. Take it to a local shop with a decent reputation and it could cost you $30 to $50 - IF, you're not comfortable with doing it yourself. I have also read that flat-wound strings help with the overall tone - which I agree with.
I'm only giving this 4/5 because 5/5 would mean that it blew my mind all over my face it's so awesome. It is simply and accurately "very good".
If you're new to bass - I highly recommend researching the music you want to play. It's a tough choice between a 4-string and a 5-string. Can you play the same things? Yes and no. You can, but obviously the instruments range is different. You can transcribe between a 4 and a 5 - but its kind of time consuming and annoying sometimes.
BOTTOM LINE: The bass is good. You may have to send one back. You may have to make some minor adjustments. Think about whether you want a 4-string or a 5-string. A more expensive bass will not make you sound better.
The Annoying:
The guitars are not packaged well for transit (this goes for guitars in general). Guitars are exposed to high temperatures and humidity while in transit... In addition to the manhandling from UPS/USPS - you are running the risk of having to send one back. It's not a big deal, Amazon is very good about returning products. I recommend selecting "UPS Pickup" and you can just leave it outside the next day.
*Note - A review of an item should never be based on your shipping experience. It should be about the item.
I am very disappointed with this guitar and I will be returning it immediately. I have no plans to purchases a Dean guitar again.
The box arrived in decent shape without any obvious damage so I can't blame the shippers. The quality control must be that bad.
But not everything is terrible. Compared to other acoustic basses this thing is decently large and loud. The neck itself is smooth and straight. The frets are also pretty decent, I had no issues with sharp frets. If you can manage to get one without too many issues it's probably a good deal.
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la funzionalita' , per il prezzo pagato ottimo come strumento per esercizi senza la sbatta dell'amplificatore !!!!